Transformers United Seeker Ace Set Out of Box Images and Review - Comparison Shots Show Botcon and Henkei Toys

Jack - Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Thanks to the Allspark's Powered Convoy who has posted an extensive review and image gallery for the Transformers United Seeker Ace Set. Check out the many images of Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker figures out of the box in their robot and seeker alternate modes as well as compared with the Botcon and Henkei releases for the full shake-down on what the new new United editions bring to the collectors table. Check out the full review now at allspark.com.

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